14-year-old student arrested in connection to threat made at Crane Middle School

UPDATE (2:30 P.M.)

Yuma Police Department arrested a 14-year-old male student in connection with a possible school shooting threat reported at Crane Schools at around 11:55 a.m. Wednesday.

Authorities said Crane Middle School set a “shelter in place” following the threat. YPD investigated the source and validity of the threat.

The 14-year-old Crane Middle School student will be booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center for threats, interference with or disruption of an educational institution, disorderly conduct, and criminal nuisance.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (298) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

ORIGINAL STORY

The Yuma Police Department confirmed that the ‘shelter in place’ set at Crane Middle school following a potential social media threat Wednesday morning has been lifted.

YPD is currently investigating the potential social media threat made and nothing has been confirmed at this time.

This story is developing and we will keep you updated with any new information.